Ontario Reign Game Preview: Reign Battle Condors Tonight over Crucial Pacific-Division Points
Published on March 22, 2016 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Ontario Reign News Release
Ontario, CA - The Ontario Reign, proud American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL), visit the Bakersfield Condors tonight at 7:00 PT at Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield, California. Tonight is the ninth of 12 meetings between the two teams this season.
Series at a Glance:
The Reign hold a 4-4-0-0 head-to-head record against the Condors, 1-2-0-0 record in Bakersfield and last met on February 12 in Ontario, suffering a 3-2 loss. Reign forward Nic Dowd leads all active skaters in the series with six points (three goals, three assists) and Reign forward Kris Newbury leads the series with four goals. The Condors have won the last three meetings (Feb. 12, Jan. 16, Jan. 9).
Reign are Rolling:
The Reign are 7-1-1-0 in their last nine games and saw an eight-game point streak (7-0-1-0) come to a close on Saturday in a 4-1 loss to the San Diego Gulls.
Dangerous with the Lead:
The Reign and Condors are both unbeaten in regulation when carrying a lead into the third period. The Reign are 27-0-0-0 when leading after two periods while the Condors are 20-0-2-0.
Blanked in Bakersfield:
All three games of the series held at Rabobank Arena have been decided by shutout. The Reign won the opening contest, 5-0, on October 10 before the Condors prevailed 3-0 and 4-0 on November 14 and January 9.
Broadcast Central
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$2 20-ounce Beers return on Friday, March 25 against the Stockton Heat at 7:00 p.m. at Citizens Business Bank Arena! Buy Tickets
On Saturday, March 26, the Reign team up with San Antonio Regional Hospital for a special night at Citizens Business Bank Arena with special SARH jerseys and postgame jersey auction! The puck drops at 6:00 p.m. against the Heat.
2015-2016 Records
Ontario: 37-15-4-1, 79 points (1st Pacific Division)
Bakersfield: 27-22-6-2, 62 points (5th Pacific Division)
Ontario vs. Bakersfield, Head-to-Head in 2015-16
4-4-0-0
Ontario vs. Bakersfield, 2015-16 Season Schedule (All times Pacific)
Oct. 10: Ontario at Bakersfield 5-0 Win Box Score
Oct. 23: Bakersfield at Ontario 5-4 Win Box Score
Nov. 14: Ontario at Bakersfield 3-0 Loss Box Score
Dec. 12: Bakersfield at Ontario 3-1 Win Box Score
Dec. 20: Bakersfield at Ontario 2-1 Overtime Win Box Score
Jan. 9: Ontario at Bakersfield 4-0 Loss Box Score
Jan. 16: Bakersfield at Ontario 4-2 Loss Box Score
Feb. 12: Bakersfield at Ontario 3-2 Loss Box Score
Mar. 22: Ontario at Bakersfield 7:00 pm PDT
Apr. 2: Ontario at Bakersfield 7:00 pm PDT
Apr. 8: Bakersfield at Ontario 7:00 pm PDT
Apr. 9: Ontario at Bakersfield 7:00 pm PDT
2014-2015 Records
Ontario (As Manchester): 50-17-6-3, 109 points (1st place, Atlantic Division, 1st Eastern Conference)
Bakersfield (As Oklahoma City): 41-27-5-3, 90 points (3rd place, West Division, 6th Western Conference)
Head Coaches
Ontario: Mike Stothers (2nd season, 1st with Ontario)
Bakersfield: Gerry Fleming (2nd year, 1st with Bakersfield)
NHL Affiliate
Ontario: Los Angeles Kings
Bakersfield: Edmonton Oilers
ECHL Affiliate
Ontario: Manchester Monarchs
Bakersfield: Norfolk Admirals
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